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‘Forever Chemicals’ Reach Tap Water via Treated Sewage, Study Finds
Wastewater, even after treatment to make it drinkable, contains high levels of PFAS, according to researchers.The New York Times - 6d -
As many as 23M Americans exposed to toxic 'forever chemicals' via treated wastewater: Study
Nearly 7 percent of Americans may be exposed to hazardous levels of "forever chemicals" through treated municipal wastewater, a new study has found. These approximately 23 million people may be ...The Hill - 6d -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
'Musk turns on Farage' and 'big freeze hits Britain'
Elon Musk's calls for Nigel Farage to be replaced as Reform UK leader, and weather disruption leads the papers.BBC News - Jan. 5 -
Bengals await fate, say others hope they're out
The Bengals did their part to stay in playoff contention with Saturday's 19-17 win over the Steelers, and coach Zac Taylor said he knows other teams are "not going to want us in this tournament."ESPN - Jan. 5 -
‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub
Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
The Rastafarians opening up Caribbean cannabis farms to build a flourishing medical industry
After a 2018 amnesty, the government of St Vincent and the Grenadines is now backing Rastafarian growers’ efforts to promote the benefits of marijuana. On Golba Hill on the Caribbean island of St ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
The Video Game Industry Is Finally Getting Serious About Player Safety
Harassment, hate, and other social harms feel like an online inevitability, but developers are finally addressing their impact in a meaningful way.Wired - Jan. 5 -
Why does Britain face flight chaos during bad weather?
Delays and cancellations related to British weather may become more common.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Polyphenols: the natural chemicals that could give you a small waist, healthy heart and low blood pressure
Can the compound found in plants slow the ageing process and help tackle Alzheimer’s? Food writer Giulia Crouch finds out . . . . There’s a new buzzword in town when it comes to health: ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
Tesla's Annual Sales Dropped for the First Time—but the EV Industry Keeps Growing
Electric vehicle sales are growing globally overall, despite Tesla's recent slump.Wired - Jan. 4 -
Matthew Livelsberger left 'diary of activity' criticizing the government before dying in Cybertruck explosion
A decorated Army veteran suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder called U.S. government leadership “weak” and appeared to acknowledge he purposely blew up a Tesla Cybertruck at the entrance ...NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Empower skilled immigrants to revitalize America’s industrial heartland
The Heartland Visa Act of 2024, introduced by Sens. Young and Manchin, would allow visa hopefuls to bring their talents to the cities that need them most, providing a bipartisan solution to the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Carville says election 'wouldn't have been close' if Biden dropped out in 2023
Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats would have easily won the 2024 presidential election if President Biden dropped out earlier. “Had President Biden gotten out, say May of 2023, I ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Are PFAS in everything? What you need to know about ‘forever chemicals’
Reducing exposure to the toxic blend of chemicals in everyday items is difficult – but possible. PFAS, sometimes called “forever chemicals”, are a group of thousands of chemicals that are used for ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Britain’s economic gloom is overdone
The government can tackle bad vibes with a positive vision for growthFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Trump says Britain is 'making a very big mistake' with windfall tax on North Sea oil producers
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Friday called on Britain to "open up" the North Sea and get rid of "windmills."CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Jim Cramer's top 10 things to watch in the stock market Friday
Shipments from Tesla's Shanghai factory posted their first annual decline. A study on GLP-1 user behavior also caught my eye.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Jim Carrey Says He's Down To Return For Sonic 4
Jim Carrey says he's open to returning to the Sonic franchise for future films, including Sonic 4, according to a recent interview with Japanese YouTube channel Cinema Today. "I'm definitely ...GameSpot - Jan. 3 -
Massie says he won't vote for Johnson: 'You can pull all my fingernails out'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) affirmed his decision to not support Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) in the Speaker’s race, even if his colleague Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) would land a top spot on the House ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
‘Just a dishonest window cleaner’? Britain’s history of audacious cat burglars
£10m north London heist was a reminder of a time before security cameras when cat burglars were at work in high society. It was one of the stories of Christmas: the audacious theft of more than ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Can the creative industries add stardust to UK’s stalling economy?
Ministers look to booming sector as wider growth loses momentumFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Britain's 'oldest' barrister still loves job at 90
Noel Philo continues to prosecute and defend criminal cases at Lincoln Crown Court.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
The looming battle over Britain’s wind farms
The Labour government wants to ramp up renewables. But many local residents are up in arms about plans for pylons and cables in sensitive sitesFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Magic monkey tale inspires China’s gaming industry to seek blockbuster success
As Beijing eases regulations, developers are tooling up to produce big-budget titles with international appealFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
Sweden's green industry hopes hit by Northvolt woes
Financial problems at battery maker Northvolt have shaken hopes for Sweden's green industry sector.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Crypto Industry Anticipates Trump Executive Orders Day 1
Cryptocurrency could see a slew of policy positions when Trump takes office.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
Russian gas shutdown forces closure of almost all industry in Transnistria
Pro-Russia Moldovan region suffers major hit after Ukraine ends transit agreement, with only food producers functioning. The shutdown of Russian gas supplies to Moldova’s breakaway Transnistria ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Jim Knaub, Premier Wheelchair Racer, Dies at 68
He motivated and challenged fellow paraplegics: ‘Why walk when you can fly?’The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Iga Swiatek bundles brilliant Boulter and Britain out of United Cup after epic
‘Exhausted’ Pole edges out British No 1 6-7 (4), 6-1, 6-4 Boulter so close to securing biggest win of her career Over the course of the past 18 months, by far the most rewarding period in her ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
German solar sector in distress as glut of panels heaps pressure on industry
Wave of bankruptcies hits key European market as double-digit growth rate slowsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Industrial policy must be practical not performative
New structures and pronouncements mean little unless business takes them seriously — there is no appetite for talking shopsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Fall in UK university science courses stokes fears for industrial strategy
Chemistry courses have dropped a quarter and biosciences by 15% in past 5 yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Scandinavians came to Britain long before Vikings and Anglo-Saxons, finds study
Genetic analysis of Roman soldier or gladiator buried in York reveals 25% of his ancestry came from Scandinavia. People with Scandinavian ancestry were in Britain long before the Anglo-Saxons or ...The Guardian - Jan. 1